Tripura Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday asserted that the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the drug menace and will take strict action against any police personnel found involved in the illegal drug trade.

Speaking in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on the second day of the session, Dr Saha said that no police personnel would be spared if found to be involved in narcotics-related activities. He also informed the House that the conviction rate in cases registered under the NDPS Act stood at 14.7 per cent till July 2026.

The Chief Minister was responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy, who expressed concern over the growing drug menace and its impact on the younger generation. The MLA also questioned the government about cases involving police personnel allegedly linked to the drug trade and sought details of FIRs, arrests, chargesheets and departmental action.

In his reply, Dr Saha said that the government is working through multiple agencies, including the state police and BSF, to curb the supply and distribution of drugs. Alongside enforcement measures, the government is also conducting awareness programmes to discourage drug abuse.

According to the Chief Minister, authorities have arrested several people in connection with NDPS cases, including individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. He said efforts are also being made to ensure stronger convictions, with Public Prosecutors and Additional Public Prosecutors holding meetings with police officials in this regard.

Dr Saha said he has personally interacted with police officials over the issue, particularly in view of concerns raised by parents regarding their children falling victim to drugs. He said strict instructions have been issued to take action against those involved in drug consumption, small-time peddling and other narcotics-related activities, including cases involving underage persons.

Highlighting the government's enforcement efforts, the Chief Minister said the conviction rate under the NDPS Act had reached 14.7 per cent by July 2026. He added that action has also been taken against police personnel found to be involved in the drug trade.

“You can't accuse all police personnel. We have taken action as per law. Police is not my personal. If police are engaged, we are not compromising and taking action,” Dr Saha said.

He maintained that the government and police are working continuously to put pressure on both drug users and those involved in selling narcotics, and assured the Assembly that strict action would continue against anyone found violating the law.